Pakistan navigates increasingly treacherous geopolitical waters as renewed Saudi-Houthi tensions threaten regional stability. Caught between two Middle Eastern powers, Islamabad must carefully manage its recent defense agreement with Saudi Arabia while maintaining delicate diplomatic ties with Iran. The escalating conflict impacts global trade routes, particularly the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, forcing Pakistan to balance security commitments against avoiding direct involvement in sectarian rivalries that could destabilize South Asia.

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